World

Israeli ex-hostage says she confronted Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in Gaza tunnel

An 85-year-old Israeli woman abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7 and set free two weeks later said she met its Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar while in captivity and asked him how he was not ashamed for having acted violently against peace activists like herself.

November 30, 2023 11:16 am
 

World

Hamas hands over 16 hostages to Israel from Gaza Strip

Sixteen hostages were released on Wednesday by Hamas on the final day of a two-day extension of a truce in the Gaza war between Israel and the Palestinian militants.

November 30, 2023 10:39 am
 

Entertainment

Frances Sternhagen, Tony Award-winning actor dies at 93

Frances Sternhagen, the veteran character actor who won two Tony Awards and became a familiar maternal face to TV viewers later in life in such shows as “Cheers,” “ER,” “Sex and the City” and “The Closer,” has died.

November 30, 2023 10:27 am
 

News

Seruiratu shares experience ahead of COP28 meeting

Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu shared his experience from previous COP negotiations during a briefing with the Fiji delegation on the eve of the official opening of COP28.

November 30, 2023 10:27 am
 

Business

RBF highlights milestones in financial innovation

The Reserve Bank of Fiji, in its annual report, has highlighted a number of initiatives it has taken to promote innovation and dynamism in the financial system.

November 30, 2023 10:23 am
 

News

World Bank officials visit WAF team

The Water Authority of Fiji hosted members of the management and technical team from the World Bank Pacific for a technical mission.

November 30, 2023 10:20 am
 

News

Fiji Police enhance patrol dog capabilities

Three police officers have recently concluded the Narcotics Detector Dog Handlers Course as certified Narcotics, Cash, and, for the Fiji Police K9 Unit, certified firearm detector dog handlers.

November 30, 2023 10:16 am
 

Pacific Games

Reddy aims for another medal

800m bronze medallist Vishant Reddy is aiming for another podium finish when he competes in the men’s 1500-meter race in the Solomon Islands today.

November 30, 2023 9:55 am
 

World

Indian official was behind plot to assassinate Sikh American in US: DOJ

An Indian government official directed an unsuccessful plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist, who is also a U.S. citizen, on U.S. soil, the U.S. Justice Department said, in announcing charges against a man accused of orchestrating the attempted murder.

November 30, 2023 9:14 am
 

Pacific Games

Team Fiji continue to win medals

Team Fiji added 1 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze medals to its 2023 Pacific Games medal tally last night.

November 30, 2023 8:23 am
 

Sevens

Sky Pacific gets series rights

Digicel Fiji is currently in ongoing discussions with free-to-air television providers regarding the broadcast of the World SVNS Series.

November 30, 2023 8:16 am
 

World

Israeli hostage handover is under way in Gaza

The handover of more Israeli hostages by Hamas is underway in Gaza, a Palestinian official familiar with the truce efforts told Reuters on Wednesday, the final day of a two-day extension of a truce in the Gaza war.

November 30, 2023 7:36 am

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